England vs Congo DR: match statistics
England vs Congo DR: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
England played Congo DR in World Cup (International). The match was played on 1 July 2026. Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
England: 2-1-0, 2.33 points/match. Congo DR: 1-1-1, 1.33 points/match.
Goal statistics
England scores 2.00 and concedes 0.67 goals per match. Congo DR scores 1.33 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.92 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: England 33%, Congo DR 67%. Over 2.5: England 33%, Congo DR 33%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 54%.
xG, shots and style
England has higher xG: 2.11 vs 1.14. England: 19.3 shots per match, Congo DR: 11.3.
Match halves
England: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 1.33. Congo DR: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 1.00.
Goals by minute
England: 61-75 (2 goals). Congo DR: 76-90+ (2 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
World Cup: 2.92 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 54%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Typ 1X2 after 90 minutes: 1. England has more quality, but this is not a match with an easy result. Congo DR is physical, strong in matchups, and won't break just because the opponent has more names. We assume the advantage of England, but more through a patient 1:0 than through full domination. Our prediction is 55% for England, 27% for draw and 18% for Congo DR. Most likely exact score: 1-0. Promotion: England (70% vs 30%). Status: SMALL BET
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Typ BTTS: no. England has more quality, but this is not a match with an easy score. Congo DR is physical, strong in matchups, and won't break just because the opponent has more names. We assume the advantage of England, but more through a patient 1:0 than through full domination. Control of one side and the limited volume of underdog situations are more important here, so it is more likely that at least one team will finish the match without a goal. The model gives 41% on BTTS Yes and 59% on BTTS No, with expected goals of England 1.55, Congo DR 0.80. Status: SMALL BET
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Typ: under 2.5. England has more quality, but this is not a match with an easy score. Congo DR is physical, strong in matchups, and won't break just because the opponent has more names. We assume the advantage of England, but more through a patient 1:0 than through full domination. The gate model gives 42% on Over 2.5 and 58% on Under 2.5. xG: England 1.55, Congo DR 0.80, total 2.35. Most likely result: 1-0. Line 2.5 separates a controlled match from an open match. In this pair, the underlying score and the need for caution after conceding a goal for the first time are more important than the teams' branding itself. Status: SMALL BET
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Typ HT/FT: 1/1. England has more quality, but this is not an easy match. Congo DR is physical, strong in matchups, and won't break just because the opponent has more names. We assume the advantage of England, but more through a patient 1:0 than through full domination. The host has the best chance to take the lead and maintain the advantage thanks to rhythm control and better quality in key sectors. The highest model paths were 1/1 28%, X/1 24% and X/X 19%. Rozkład HT/FT jest skalibrowany do naszego 1X2 55%–27%–18% i nie korzysta z kursów. Status: SMALL BET
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| England | Congo DR | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 21% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.57 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
England is 75% better for: last-5 form.
2.33 pts / match - England · 1.33 pts / match - Congo DR
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
England is 50% better for: goals scored per match.
2 goals / match - England · 1.33 goals / match - Congo DR
England is 49% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.67 goals / match - England · 1 goals / match - Congo DR
England scores in 67% of matches (2 of 3 matches), while Congo DR keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 matches).
Congo DR scores in 67% of matches (2 of 3 matches), while England keeps a clean sheet in 67% (2 of 3 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - England
Over / Under - Congo DR
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
England is 49% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / match - England · 0.67 pts / match - Congo DR
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
England - second-half results
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Congo DR - second-half results
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 2.33 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.7 | 1.3 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 33% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 33% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 100% |
| No goal | 67% | 33% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.67 | 1.33 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 33% | 67% |
| No goal | 67% | 67% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
England
Congo DR
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (World Cup).
Teams vs league
| England | Liga | Congo DR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.67 | 2.92 | ▼ 2.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 54% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 54% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 67% | 27% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 33% | 71% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 78% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
FAQ
What was the result of England vs Congo DR?
The World Cup match finished England 2:1 Congo DR. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before England vs Congo DR?
England score 2.00 goals per game on average and Congo DR 1.33. The World Cup average is 2.92 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 33% of England's matches and 67% of Congo DR's.
What form are England and Congo DR in?
Over the last 5 games England have a 2-1-0 record (2.33 points per game) and Congo DR 1-1-1 (1.33 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for England vs Congo DR?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for England vs Congo DR: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.